I typically spend my leisure time

The most influential person in my life has been

a smart (not necessarily educated) woman, who is looking for a life partner or husband, who is honest and friendly and curious about the world and willing to explore with me!

The first thing people notice about me

I am aways smiling when I meet people and I am pretty good at making small talk while we get to know each other

The last book I read and enjoyed

Last fall I read a book about Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion (ca 1919), and that led to biographies of Jack Dempsey and Cassisus Clay (aka Muhammed Ali). All three were very good, and evoked the era as well as the man. Then I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" which was a vivid and moving meoir of living in very hostile political culture. I also read "The 99 Critical Shots in Pool" which was very informative and useful for my hobby.

The three things which I am most thankful for

my family

my job

my health

Friends Describe me as

Creative, Easy-Going, Good listener, Loyal

A little more about me

a hard worker, love quiet times with someone special, love to hear good music or other performances; I read a lot, I love my relaxing weekends!